School Test Administrator - Part Time

RTI International•San Diego, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

School Test Administrators administer computer-based assessments to students in person at schools and support study participation and assessment logistics. They contact schools to discuss the study, answer questions, confirm participation, and coordinate assessment arrangements. The role includes collecting confidential information, administering standardized questionnaires, and meeting with school principals or district personnel as needed. Administrators independently manage project and administrative duties, including online training, conference calls, school-site travel, travel logistics, and tracking parental permissions and communications. They use RTI-issued equipment and web-based systems to enter information, review reports, communicate by email, set up Chromebooks and access points, and troubleshoot technical issues. They must transmit data promptly, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, protect confidential information and project materials, and submit accurate time and expense reports. The position involves virtual team meetings and may require occasional overnight or air travel, work in various weather conditions, and work after dark.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience directly or indirectly related to field interviewing, data collection, teaching, and/or working with children in schools.
Comfort working in a school setting and in all types of neighborhoods.
Effective communication skills through speech and listening.
Fluency in English reading, writing, and speaking.
Availability for the entire training and data collection period, and ability to successfully complete training.
Valid U.S. driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use.
Comfort using an RTI-issued tablet, laptop, and associated equipment such as Chromebooks and internet routers.
Competence with internet and computer applications.
Access to a password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmission and administrative responsibilities.
Ability to keep project information confidential.
Ability to travel, including overnight travel as required.
Willingness to work in various weather conditions and after dark.
To travel by air for business, must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

Nice To Haves

Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoys interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet deadlines.
Computer skills, particularly email and internet proficiency.

Responsibilities

Administer computer-based assessments to students in person at schools.
Contact schools to discuss the study, answer questions, confirm participation, and review or set up assessment logistics.
Collect confidential information and administer standardized questionnaires.
Meet with local principals or district personnel as needed to gain cooperation.
Manage administrative duties independently, including conference calls and online training.
Travel to assigned local or regional school sites and manage travel logistics; occasional overnight travel may be required.
Track parental permission results, communications with school coordinators, and logistics updates.
Report progress and problems to a supervisor during weekly conference calls or as needed.
Use an RTI laptop and other project equipment for project activities, including entering information in web-based systems, viewing electronic reports, and sending and receiving email.
Set up Chromebooks and access points to establish connectivity and troubleshoot technical issues.
Read text verbatim from paper documents and a computer.
Transmit data promptly after student sessions.
Meet project deadlines and maintain accurate records of progress and administrative reports.
Assume legal responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard and track participant incentives, equipment, and project materials, and return issued equipment when the assignment concludes or when requested.
Complete required activities professionally while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of information acquired.
Submit timely and accurate time and expense reports.
Attend virtually scheduled meetings with other project team members.